# Wheel-Inspired Vehicles The Rolling Stone Concept Car is a Bizarre Urban Auto By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rolling-stone-concept-car References: [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/rolling-stone-car-concept-gives-a-new-face-to-personal-transportation/) & [signdesignroma.it](http://www.signdesignroma.it/roaming_rome/eng/index.html) Vitaly Kononov recently won first prize in the Roaming Rome competition with his Rolling Stone Concept Car. This concept car is shaped like a wheel and features an exterior made of LED screens. The Rolling Stone Concept Car is like nothing I have ever seen before. Traditional automotive design has been thrown to the wind with this concept. The 'Rolling Stone' would have [two wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-diwheel) that are each powered by an [electric engine with rechargeable batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-corvette). Self-expression is a growing trend in the automotive market, and the 'Rolling Stone' looks like the perfect car to express yourself in. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Self-expression in Automotive Design:** The Rolling Stone Concept Car exemplifies the growing trend of self-expression in the automotive market. - **Disruptive Automotive Concepts:** The Rolling Stone Concept Car disrupts traditional automotive design with its unique wheel-shaped structure and LED screen exterior. - **Electric-powered Wheel Vehicles:** The Rolling Stone Concept Car showcases the potential of electric-powered wheel-based vehicles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Design:** The Rolling Stone Concept Car challenges traditional automotive design, presenting opportunities for innovative and unconventional vehicle designs. - **Electric Vehicle Technology:** The Rolling Stone Concept Car's electric-powered wheels indicate the potential for further advancements in electric vehicle technology. - **Digital Display Solutions:** The LED screen exterior of the Rolling Stone Concept Car calls for advancements in digital display solutions for vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Semi-Transparent Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-twingo-concept.md) - [Adventurous Pint-Sized EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opel-rocks-electric-extreme-concept.md) - [Outdoor-Focused Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manifesto-concept-car.md) - [Adaptable Shapeshifting Steering Wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynamic-steering-wheel.md) - [Retro-Inspired Two Seater EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pininfarina-dyno.md) - [Road-Ready Dune Buggy Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fordzilla-hypervan.md) - [Transforming Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vista-roadster.md) - [Hybrid Design Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-city-car.md) - [Streamlined Two-Seater Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-car-concept.md)